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Southeast Arcadia, FL
Census-designated place in DeSoto County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34266.
Population
7,555
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,045
ZIP codes
1
Southeast Arcadia and its ZIP codes
Southeast Arcadia at a glance
- Southeast Arcadia is about 2.5 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,169 a year, 19% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,200 (53% below Florida) and median rent is $939 a month.
Local data for Southeast Arcadia, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Southeast Arcadia, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,169
Poverty rate
26.4%
Median home value
$169,200
Median rent
$939/mo
Homeownership
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher
6.3%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,371), Irish Americans (807), French Americans (482).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeSoto County. PPP loans are for Southeast Arcadia.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,877
9,848 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$35,938
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$224M
FY 2026, $6,598 per person
PPP loans
$26.3M
533 loans, 4,262 jobs reported
How people get to work
Southeast Arcadia, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled26.2%
- Public transit3.3%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Southeast Arcadia, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
199
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
434
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 47°F
53.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Southeast Arcadia, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
22.0%
U.S. 12.8% +9.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
36.2%
U.S. 11.1% +25.1 pts
ZIP codes in Southeast Arcadia
1 in or overlapping Southeast Arcadia. Population shown
Cities near Southeast Arcadia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArcadiaCity | 2.2 mi | 4.5 |
| GardnerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.7 |
| LimestoneCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 23.8 |
| Harbour HeightsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| ClevelandCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.3 |
| OnaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 26.7 |
| Charlotte HarborCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| SolanaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| North PortCity | 21 mi | 99.4 |
| Zolfo SpringsTown | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| Port CharlotteCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 28.5 |
| Charlotte ParkCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1 |
| Punta GordaCity | 24 mi | 15.4 |
| WauchulaCity | 25 mi | 3.3 |
| Warm Mineral SpringsCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.4 |
| Fort Green SpringsCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 10.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Southeast Arcadia, FL in?
- Southeast Arcadia is in DeSoto County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Southeast Arcadia, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Southeast Arcadia include 34266.
- What is the population of Southeast Arcadia, FL?
- About 7,555 people live in Southeast Arcadia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Southeast Arcadia?
- Nearby places include Arcadia (2.2 mi), Gardner (12 mi), Limestone (13 mi), Harbour Heights (17 mi), Cleveland (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023